I was dead set on getting a getting a merc Rev 4. The price tag makes me stall a bit though... while I was stalling I came across the turning point hustler 4 blade "sqeeze cast" aluminum props, claiming stainless like performance.
First, the purpose: I currently have a 19P 3 blade mirage stainless prop on my 25ft formula, 454 mag, 365HP. It's a big heavy boat (compared to what I'm used to, anyway). The current prop brings the boat in at 4800RPM at WOT, it runs out about 51-52. With an "okay" holeshot.
I'd like a better holeshot, and I'm okay with losing a little top end. I want to be able to pull a skiers, wakeboards, tubes, etc...
The Rev 4 prop seems to promise all that, and the 17P model seemed right for me. It IS $600 though. I don't mind paying it if that is going to be the best prop for me.
THAT said, these turning point props show promise, and are cheap. $100 or less shipped. Is there a 4 blade that might be appropriate for what I"m running? If so, what pitch? Generally, from what I've read aluminum should run a little more pitch to be the same as stainless, but the way these guys cast them say there is less flex.
Any thoughts?
First, the purpose: I currently have a 19P 3 blade mirage stainless prop on my 25ft formula, 454 mag, 365HP. It's a big heavy boat (compared to what I'm used to, anyway). The current prop brings the boat in at 4800RPM at WOT, it runs out about 51-52. With an "okay" holeshot.
I'd like a better holeshot, and I'm okay with losing a little top end. I want to be able to pull a skiers, wakeboards, tubes, etc...
The Rev 4 prop seems to promise all that, and the 17P model seemed right for me. It IS $600 though. I don't mind paying it if that is going to be the best prop for me.
THAT said, these turning point props show promise, and are cheap. $100 or less shipped. Is there a 4 blade that might be appropriate for what I"m running? If so, what pitch? Generally, from what I've read aluminum should run a little more pitch to be the same as stainless, but the way these guys cast them say there is less flex.
Any thoughts?